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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.16 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.16 and 299.44 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.16 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.16 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.16 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 199,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,175.51/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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